ph3About Villeroy Boch Group /h3pThe Villeroy Boch Group is one of the global leaders in premium dining lifestyle, as well as bathroom and wellness products. Founded in 1748 and headquartered in Mettlach, Germany, the company stands for innovation, design and quality. With its two main brands Villeroy Boch and Ideal Standard, the Group has about 12.000 employees and is present in around 140 countries worldwide. As a Local Product Portfolio Manager, you will play a pivotal role in bringing our global vision to life locally, serving as the essential strategic bridge between our central Headquarters and the local market. /ph3Your Responsibilities /h3h3Local Portfolio Lifecycle Management /h3ulliAnalyze the global product portfolio defined by HQ and select the most suitable range of products (collections, variants, and accessories) for the local market. /liliCoordinate the local launch of new products and plan the strategic phase-out of legacy collections in strict alignment with global HQ guidelines. /liliCollaborate closely with central teams and local authorities to ensure that all distributed products fully comply with local technical certifications and mandatory country regulations. /li /ulh3Pricing Market Positioning /h3ulliDefine and optimize the local price list starting from global pricing guidelines, balancing internal margin targets with local market competitiveness. /liliContinuously monitor local competitors to identify market threats and business opportunities, providing structured, actionable feedback to HQ.



/li /ulh3New Product Launches Trade Activation /h3ulliCommercial Marketing Materials: Ensure the accurate localization (translation, local technical compliance, and commercial adaptation) of catalogs, technical sheets, price lists, and communication materials for B2B professionals (Profi-Portal) and end consumers. /liliProduct Training: Support the local training team in gathering detailed technical features and unique selling propositions (USPs) to deliver highly effective training sessions to the local sales force, distributors, and key retail partners. /li /ulh3Headquarters-to-Country Bridge (HQ-Local Alignment) /h3ulliStrategic Alignment (Top-Down): Participate in regular alignment meetings with the central HQ team, ensuring that global brand identity and design standards are strictly maintained and executed at the local level. /li /ulh3Your Profile /h3ulliUniversity degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, alongside solid experience in product management, portfolio strategy, or trade marketing (ideally within the sanitary, building materials, or premium consumer goods industry). /liliStrong analytical mindset with a proven ability to interpret market data, conduct competitor benchmarking, and optimize pricing structures. /liliExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to act as a collaborative interface between global HQ and local sales teams. /liliHigh degree of self-organization, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage multiple localization projects under tight deadlines. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Local Product & Portfolio Manager (Milano)
🏢 Villeroy & Boch Group
📍 Milano